Thank a Farmer Week a time to recognize efforts

Week's events will offer chance to thank area farmers for contributions

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Kirksville Daily Express - Kirksville, MO

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Posted Feb. 8, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Posted Feb. 8, 2013 at 11:30 AM

Kirksville

The Adair-Schuyler County Farm Bureau is joining with the Missouri Farm Bureau for Thank a Farmer Week from Feb. 10-16.

According to a press release from the Adair-Schuyler organization, the weeks serves as a time to “pause and be reminded of the efforts of farmers and why their work is important to all of us.”

“Seldom do we stop and ask ourselves, ‘Where did this come from?’” said Bob Jackson, Adair-Schuyler Farm Bureau president. “Farmers and what they provide should not be taken for granted.”

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, technology and innovations in agriculture allow one U.S. farmer to provide enough food and fiber for 154 people around the world. Statistics show farm families make up about 2 percent of the U.S. population, while providing for themselves and the other 98 percent through efforts that make or aid in food, clothing, shelter, transportation and more.

Planned activities to support Thank A Farmer Week include:

- Kirksville area students in grades 3-6 are creating posters with “Thank A Farmer” theme and posters will be displayed at various businesses in La Plata and Kirksville. Contest winners will be recognized and awarded prizes.

- Businesses located on Baltimore Street in Kirksville who have marquees will display “Thank A Farmer” week reminders.

- Local Farm Bureau farmer members will be meeting with legislators at a statewide conference and hosting the legislators for an evening event in Jefferson City.